Andrew founded Linebox in 2007 based on the premise that architecture is just a series of lines and boxes that come together to create a sculptural object. However, he believes that the soul of a space comes from the connection of the characters that inhabit it and the natural environment that surrounds it.
Andrew is ardent in his opinions. His office rants are fabled. He'll rant about "detailing" or why stadiums should be downtown. He also welcomes a challenge. Just be ready to argue your points!
Andrew is from Windsor, ON, studied at Carleton University and is into hockey, golf, tennis and woodworking.
JA has a Masters of Architecture from l'Université de Montréal and lived in Montréal for 10 years before returning to Ottawa/Gatineau. She joined the Linebox party in 2015 and became a Partner in 2017.
JA describes her design approach as "responsive". She believes architecture and design should speak to the people who inhabit it and embellish their experience of it.
Josée Anne enjoys getting away for the weekend, outside the city, outdoors, gardening and being with friends and family.
Jennifer was Linebox's first employee and started in 2010. She received her Masters in Architecture from the University of Waterloo and has worked for firms both in Canada and the US. Jennifer became a Partner in 2017.
She loves all types of puzzles and approaches projects in much the same way; figuring out how best to synthesize all of the pieces to create something beautiful and cohesive.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys travelling, cooking, photography, running and sailing. She's wanted to be an Architect forever and started designing houses at the age of 8!
Marc-André graduated from La Cité's Architectural Technology program in 2006 and joined Linebox in 2014. He became a Partner in 2017 and heads-up all things "tech" in the office.
Marc likes everything fast! Adrenaline is a close friend and he enjoys testing the boundaries he's in. He also appreciates the outdoors and experiencing his new house, one that he design and built himself.
Chris completed a Bachelor of Architectural Science from Ryerson. At this time, he developed a fascination for design technology and continued to explore this interest in the years that followed.
He strives to push the limits of Architecture and Design through technological innovations.
Chris enjoys playing piano, composing and producing music, watching films and playing video games with friends.
Jonathan has an advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology from Sheridan College. He worked in both Toronto and Sudbury before transitioning to Ottawa and Linebox in the summer of 2019.
When Jonathan isn't drafting at Linebox, he enjoys being outside and being active. Look for him rock climbing, mountain biking, golfing, playing hockey or snowboarding!
Reggie has a Masters of Architecture from the University of Waterloo and has worked pretty much everywhere! Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, Montréal and the UK.
He appreciates a collaborative approach throughout the design process as it sheds light on what direction to take and how to solve a design challenge.
Reggie loves to swim and to be near water. Nothing feels better than to paddle out in the middle of a lake and take in the silence.
Melissa has been involved with Linebox since day one. Alongside Andrew, she has helped to build the business from the ground-up. Today, she oversees Operations, Marketing and HR.
It's busy at Linebox and never boring. This is what Melissa loves about her work. Not to mention working and learning from the amazing LB crew.
Outside of work Melissa practices yoga, loves hiking, skiing and nature in general.
Lindsey attended Carleton University where she studied Criminology & Criminal Justice. She also played on the varsity basketball team. Lindsey translated her competitiveness and her love of a good challenge into a broad range of professional skills. In the office, Lindsey is responsible for organizing our entire team and projects. She handles all the financial admin and also brings the fun to our weekly Beer Fridays.
Outside of work, Lindsey is a dedicated animal lover who likes to help out on her family's hobby farm.
Michael has been a lineboxer since 2017. He brings a well rounded set of skills to the group; having worked in construction for years prior to studying architectural technology at Algonquin College and then architecture at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
When not enjoying time with his exciting family; he loves music, cycling, golf, and hockey.